The Abduction of Proserpina Resin Sculpture
The Abduction of Proserpina does not do quiet decoration. This resin sculpture holds the myth at its most charged moment, with Pluto lifting Proserpina as she twists against him, one hand pressing to his face while her raised arm and sweeping drapery pull the whole composition upward. At their feet, the snarling Cerberus adds a note of watchful menace, while the sculpted bident and textured ground anchor the movement to its integrated rectangular base. It is a classical subject with the energy of a scene caught mid-breath.
The closer you look, the more the tension reveals itself. Pluto’s muscular anatomy, Proserpina’s resistance, the deep folds of fabric, the expressive faces, curling hair, and finely textured canine fur give the piece a changing rhythm from every angle. The clean matte surface of White Imitation Plaster brings a crisp, contemporary presence, while Imitation Aged Marble introduces warm ivory tones and darker shading in the recesses, folds, and muscles. Let the sculpture stand where its silhouette can be read clearly, on a console, cabinet, shelf, or collected display with enough space around the reaching limbs and layered forms. Its theatricality becomes especially compelling beside simple modern furniture, where the old story feels newly vivid rather than overly formal. Choose from four heights to suit the scale of your room, then let this dramatic gathering of bodies, fabric, and myth become the piece that draws people closer.
The struggle is most legible when you follow the opposing directions of the bodies: Pluto braces downward while Proserpina reaches away. That restless spiral is what makes the composition hold attention. A restrained setting lets the gestures remain the subject, without turning a serious narrative into background ornament.
Product Details
Material: Resin
Subject: The Abduction of Proserpina, also known as Ratto di Proserpina
Finish Options: White Imitation Plaster; Imitation Aged Marble
Dimensions: 30cm, 40cm, 50cm, or 60cm high
Craftsmanship: Machine and hand produced
Base: Integrated rectangular base
Customization: Other sizes and finish effects supported
About the Artist
Gian Lorenzo Bernini created the original marble sculpture between 1621 and 1622.
The original stands 225cm tall and is housed at the Borghese Gallery in Rome.